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DIGITAL ANALOGUE Introduction Thank you for purchasing this television set. This handbook has been designed to help you install and operate your TV set. We strongly recommend that you read it thoroughly. Table of Contents Safety Information/Useful Tips.................................................... 2 Television keys and connectors................................................... 3 Remote control keys........................................................... 5 Remote control keys (Other functions)............................................ 6 What is Digital Television....................................................... 7 Digital and Analogue channels.................................................... 7 Overview of Digital main menu and sub-menus...................................... 7 Switch on for the first time..................................................... 10 Understanding the information on the banner...................................... 11 Rearrange services............................................................ 11 View or Listen to new TV services............................................... 12 Add new services............................................................. 12 Reinstall all services........................................................... 12 Test reception............................................................... 13 Language and location preferences............................................... 13 Access restrictions............................................................ 14 Setting up your favourite list.................................................... 14 Information.................................................................. 15 Downloading new software.................................................... 15 Using the Options menu....................................................... 15 TV guide.................................................................... 16 Recording function........................................................... 17 Digital text.................................................................. 18 Using the Conditional Access Module (CAM)...................................... 19 Automatic tuning of analogue programmes......................................... 20 Programme sort.............................................................. 20 Manual tuning of analogue programmes........................................... 21 Naming of channel............................................................ 22 Using the Sleeptimer feature.................................................... 22 Using the Contrast+ and NR (Noise Reduction) features............................. 22 Timer function............................................................... 22 Picture and Sound settings...................................................... 23 Using the PIP (Picture-in-Picture) feature.......................................... 24 Screen Formats............................................................... 25 Using the Active Control feature................................................ 26 Using the Smart Picture and Sound features........................................ 26 Teletext..................................................................... 27 Using the TV as PC monitor.................................................... 29 Using the TV in HD (High Definition) Mode....................................... 30 Troubleshooting Tips.......................................................... 31 Glossary.................................................................... 33 Centre Frequencies Table (in KHz)............................................... 34 Helpline..................................................................... 34 Specifications................................................................. 35 Recycling The packaging of this product is intended to be recycled. Apply to the local authorities for correct disposal. Disposal of your old product Your product is designed and manufactured with highly quality material and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/976/EC. Please inform yourself about the local seperate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. 1
Safety Information 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm X Leave at least 10 cm around each side of the TV set to allow for proper ventilation. Place the set on a stable, level surface. Never cover the ventilation slots of the TV with a cloth or other material. It may cause overheating. Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If metal or something flammable is inserted in these holes, it may result in fire or electric shock. X When cleaning the surface or the screen of the set, wipe gently with absorbent cotton or cloth or other soft material like chamois. Do not use too wet a cloth which is dripping with water. Do not use acetone, toulene or alcohol to clean the TV. As a safety precaution, unplug the power cord from the mains. X Take care not to connect too many equipment to the same mains socket as it may cause overloading resulting in fire or electric shock. X Pull the power lead by the plug. Do not pull on the power lead. Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert the plug fully into the mains. If it is loose, it may cause arching and result in fire. X To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your TV to rain or moisture. No naked flame sources (lighted candles) should be placed on the top of the set or near it. X Avoid placing your TV set under direct sunlight or heat. As a safety precaution,do not touch any part of the TV, power lead or aerial lead during lightning storms. X 2 Installation of the TV set on the wall should be carried out by qualified serviceman. Improper and incorrect installation may render the set unsafe. Avoid placing vase filled with water on the TV. Water spilled into the set could result in electric shock. Do not operate set if water is spilled into it. Have it checked immediately by a qualified serviceman.
Television keys and connectors 4 PROGRAM + 32 TV 8 3 MENU 2 VOLUME + 9 1 POWER 6 7 R 10 5 AC in ~ L R HDMI 2 HDMI 1 DVI (AUDIO IN) AUDIO R IN L EXT. 4 Pr Pb Y EXT.2 /SVHS2 EXT. 1 AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN S-VIDEO 14 11 12 13 37 / 42 / 50 TV CAUTION : This a Class 1 apparatus. It must be connected to a MAINS socket out with a protective earthing connection. ï 5 14 6 7 8 9 10 + VOLUME MENU + PROGRAM POWER 2 3 4 1 42 /50 Plasma TV MAINS ~ L R HDMI 2 HDMI 1 AUDIO R IN EXT 4 Pr Pb Y DVI (AUDIO IN) EXT 2 /SVHS2 EXT 1 L ANTENNA 5 37 LCD TV 11 12 13 AC in ~ 3
Television keys and connectors 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 26 TV 6 7 5 EXT 4 AUDIO R L L IN R HDMI 2 HDMI 1 Pr Pb Y AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R L S-VIDEO AC in ~ DVI (AUDIO IN) EXT 2 /SVHS2 EXT 1 11 12 13 14 4 1 POWER. : to switch the TV on and off. The power remains on even when the Power switch is turned off. 2 VOLUME /+: to adjust sound level. 3 MENU : to access or close menus. The PROGRAM /+ keys can be used to select a menu item and the VOLUME / + key to enter into the selected menu item and make adjustments. 4 PROGRAM / CHANNEL /+ : to select programmes. 5 POWER socket : Insert the mains plug into a wall socket. 6 DVI Audio Input : for connecting a HD (high definition) equipment or computer with DVI output. 7 Component Video Inputs / Audio Inputs : to connect to equipment like DVD, Set-top box which have the same sockets. Connect the audio inputs of the TV to the outputs of the device together with the Component Video Inputs. 8 CI (Common Interface) slot : to connect a CAM (Conditional Access Module) and a smartcard. 9 DATA socket : for Service use only. 10 SPDIF socket : to connect to an amplifier with coaxial digital input (only available in Digital Mode). 11 HDMI 1 /HDMI 2 sockets : to connect to set-top boxes, DVD player/recorder, High Definition receiver/equipment or Personal Computer. 12 EXT1 and EXT2 socket : connect to equipment like DVD player/recorder, VCR, Decoder box which have scart connections. Important : In order to connect your decoder box, please use EXT1 scart only. 13 TV Aerial socket : Insert the aerial plug into the 75 Ω : (TV antenna) socket. 14 Side connections : for connecting to devices like video camera or camcorder. Also allows you to connect your headphone for your personal listening pleasure. NOTE For more details on connections, see CONNECTION GUIDE.
Remote Control keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Standby To set the TV to standby mode. To switch the TV set on again, press, to or the + P(age) key. Mode selector To activate the remote control in TV, DVD or AUX mode (see page 6). Cancel In digital mode, it functions as an exit key for MHEG teletext when no coloured key links are available to exit teletext mode. TV menu To display or edit from the analogue menus. Cursor These 4 keys are used to move within the menu or to directly access the screen formats. Analogue or Digital mode To switch the television between analogue and digital mode. Volume + / To adjust the sound level. Mute To disable or enable the sound. Numerical keys For direct access to programmes. For a 2 (3) digit programme number, the second (third) digit must be entered before the dash disappears. The number, the name (and the sound mode, in analogue mode) are displayed for a few seconds. Screen information In digital mode, press the key once to display the information banner and the second time to exit information banner (see page 11). In analogue mode, display/remove the programme number, the sound mode, the remaining time of the sleeptimer and the *signal strength indicator. Teletext / Sound mode In teletext mode, it functions as a teletext key (see pages 27-28). In TV mode, it is used to force programmes in Stereo and Nicam Stereo to Mono or, for bilingual programmes, to choose between Dualåor Dual». The Mono indication is red when in forced position. Subtitle mode In digital mode, it activates or deactivates the subtitle mode. * The signal strength indicator shows the signal strength of the transmission of the programme you are watching. 5
Remote Control keys 13 14 AV /Teletext In teletext mode, it functions as a teletext key (see page 27-28). In TV mode, it is used to display the Source list to select TV or peripheral equipment connected to EXT1, EXT2/SVHS2, EXT3/SVHS3, EXT 4, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or switch to Digital TV. 15 Digital TV / Radio 16 17 18 19 Teletext / Screen Format In teletext mode, it functions as a teletext key (see pages 27-28). In TV mode, it is used to access different screen formats (see page 25). In digital mode, it is used to access digital radio stations. Press the OK key to access radio list. Note : To return to digital video mode, press the Dgital TV / Radio key again. Smart Picture / Sound Accesses a series of picture and sound settings. (see page 26). Options / DVD/AUX For Options function, see page 15. For DVD / AUX function, see page 6. Digital menu To display or exit from the digital menu (when TV is in digital mode). OK Confirms selection. Also access program list in Digital mode. 20 TV Guide (See page 16). 21 Programme selection To access the next or previous programme (or page in digital menu. 22 Alternate channel / Edit or back space In Analogue/Digital mode, it allows you to alternate the previously viewed programme and the current programme. It also used as an edit or back space key when you are naming your favourite channel (see page 14 for digital mode and page 21 for anlaogue mode). 23 Teletext On / Off (See pages 27-28). 24 PIP on/off Display PIP screen on TV. Subsequent pressing of the key changes size of the window (see page 24). 25 Pixel + Offers a unique combination of ultimate sharpness, increased depth impression, true natural detail, brilliant and vivid colours. Press the key for a Pixel + demonstration. 26 27 Active control Optimises the picture quality depending on the quality of the incoming signal and ambient light conditions (see page 26). Photo viewer Unused key. Remote Control keys (DVD or AUX) Press the (SELECT) key to select the required mode : DVD or AUX (amplifier). The remote control indicator lights up to display the selected mode. The remote control automatically returns to TV mode. NOTE : Functions not available to Philips DVD-R device. The following keys are operational depending on the equipment : standby confirm selection/adjustment fast forward fast rewind navigation and adjustment of menu items fast forward recording pause stop play display menu digit keys for direct program selection program selection audio selection exit menu 6
What is Digital Television? Digital Television offers a far wider choice of TV viewing, free from the interference that you may experience on analogue TV. It promises to transform television viewing into a whole new experience. There is a greater selection of widescreen programming. Many of your favourite programmes are in widescreen on the digital channels - something the analogue TV cannot do properly. There is new whole experience of interactivity on digital TV. By using your remote control, you can access all kinds of information like the digital text which is much clearer than the old teletext system. It gives you the added enjoyment of related information running alongside the programme you are watching. You can also access an Electronic Programme Guide that provides you with a quick and easy way to view a complete list of digital programmes as you would in a newspaper or TV magazine. Digital or Analogue channels When the television is powered on for the first time, it will always be in DIGITAL mode. To receive TV channels, your television is equipped with 2 tuners. One is for digital channels, the other is for analogue channels. Use the key of the remote control to switch the TV between analogue and digital mode. Use the P(age) +/ or to keys to select channels. Overview of Digital main menu and sub-menus & Use the key of the remote control to select Digital mode. é From the digital mode, press the key to display the setup menu. Use the Î ï Í keys to navigate, select and adjust menu items. Setup Favourites List 1 Name Select TV channels. Select Radio stations. Add all services Remove all services List 2 Name Select TV channels. Select Radio stations. Add all services Remove all services List 3 List 4 Name Select TV channels. Select Radio stations. Add all services Remove all services Name Select TV channels. Select Radio stations. Add all services Remove all services 7
Overview of Digital main menu and sub-menus Setup Preferences Language Audio Subtitle/Teletext Subtitling Mode Subtitles for hearing impaired System Location Country Time zone Digital Audio Output Type of Selection Basque, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Gaelic, Gallegan, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serb, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Welsh On, Off, Auto Yes, No Cesky, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, Italiano, Magyar, Norski, Polski, Portugués Suomi, Svenska Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom PCM/MPEG, AC3 PCM, MPEG Information System software Current software version Always accept new software Yes, No Access restrictions Set pin protection Maturity rating TV channels Radio stations Change pin code On, Off 8
Overview of Digital main menu and sub-menus Setup Installation Service lists Rearrange services View new TV channels. Listen to new Radio Stations. Service setup Add new services Search TV channels found. Radio station found. Other services found. Store Discard Reinstall all services Search TV channels found. Radio station found. Other services found. Store Discard Test reception Frequency Network name Signal quality Signal strength 9
Switch on for the first time * The first time the TV set is switched on, a congratulation message will appear on screen. The language of which changes every 5 seconds. If the message is not displayed, press and hold down the MENU key on the side of the TV set for 5 seconds to display the message. * Only available on certain versions. & Press the key on the remote control, the moment your prefered language is visible on the screen.the Setup menu is displayed : Setup 11:46 Language Country Time Zone Service Scan Select your preferred language English Español Français Italiano Suomi é With the cursor keys, select Language, Country or Time Zone and check if the adjustment is according to your preferences. If necessary, use the cursor keys to make your adjustment and press key to exit. CAUTION : if you select a wrong country, the channel numbering will not be according to the standard for your country and you may not receive all services or nothing at all. Note that the Language can be selected independently from the Country. Select Service Scan from the menu and press key to start the installation. The service scan menu is displayed. All the digital and analogue programmes are searched for and stored automatically. When the search is complete, the menu will indicate the number of digital services and analogue programmes found. Press the key twice to start watching TV. The television then displays the current program. The installation is now complete. NOTE : If at some point of time you decide to reset to the factory default settings, press and hold down the MENU key on the side of the TV set for 5 seconds. A congratulation message will appear on screen. Repeat steps 1-5 as if this was the first time you have turned on the TV. This activity will reset both the Digital and Analogue mode to factory default settings. 10
Understanding the information on the banner When you select a digital programme, an information banner is displayed for a few seconds at the top of the screen. Banner description preset number programme start and end time symbols clock 2 11:06-11:09 TXT 11:46 BBC 2 Snooker Minutes left : 14 channel name programme title remaining time of programme The banner contains information on the preset number, channel name, programme duration, transmission clock, programme title and the time remaining of the current programme. Symbols description : i More information about this programme is available : press the key once to display and the second time or remove it. Subtitling is available : if you want to display them, press the key or the key to access the options menu and select subtitles. TXT Indicates Analogue Teletext is available in Digital mode. ù Other audio languages are availables and can be selected in the options menu. u The selected Favourite list is displayed in the one of the colour (red, green, yellow or blue) of the activated list. Note : A white colour u will appear if the programme is stored in one or more of the favourite list which is currently not activated. Rearrange services This menu allows you to change the order of the stored digital channels and radio stations. & From the digital mode, press the key to display the setup menu. é Use the ï key to select Installation and press twice to select the Service lists menu. Setup 11:46 Installation Service lists Service setup Test reception Manage service lists Rearrange services View new TV channels Listen to new Radio stations Close Use the Î ï keys to select Rearrange services and press key. Use the Î ï keys to select the channel you want to exchange. ( Press to activate. If you want to uninstall the selected channel, press the red key. Select (Î ï) the new channel number you want to exchange it with. è Press done. key to confirm. The exchange is! Repeat the operations to è until all the channels are in the required order. ç To return to previous menu, press the Í key. à Press the key to exit the menu. 11
View or Listen to new services This menu allows you to check the availability of new TV channels or new radio stations that have been launched by the broadcaster after the initial installation. & From the digital mode, press the key to display the setup menu. é Use the ï key to select Installation and press twice to select the Service lists menu. Use the Î ï keys to select View new TV channels or Listen to new Radio station. If new services are availables, press to enter into the list and use the Î ï keys to move through the list. ( To return to previous menu, press the Í key. Press the key to exit the menu. Add new services This menu allows you to search for new TV channels or radio stations that have been launched by the broadcaster after the initial installation. Setup 11:46 Installation Service lists Service setup Test reception Install and manage services Add new services Reinstall all services Close & From the digital mode, press the key to display the setup menu. é Use the ï key to select installation and press key. Select Service setup (ï) and press key. Press to add new services and press key to activate the installation. The search begins and only new channels will be stored and added to the channel list menu. The percentage of the installation that has been completed and the number of channels found is displayed. (When the search is completed, press the key to accept the new services. ( To return to previous menu, press the Í key. Press the key to exit the menu. Reinstall all services This menu allows you to reinstall all the digital TV channels and radio stations. & From the digital mode, press the to display the setup menu. key Setup 11:46 Installation Service lists Service setup Test reception Install and manage services Add new services Reinstall all services Close é Use the ï key to select installation and press key. Select Service setup (ï) and press key. Select Reinstall all services (ï) and press key. ( Press key to start the installation. A search is then made for all digital services which are then stored automatically. When the search is completed, the menu will indicate the number of digital services found. When the search is complete, press key to store the services. è To return to previous menu, press the Í key.! Press the key to exit the menu. 12
Test reception This menu allows you to check the strengh of the signal you are receiving through your aerial. & From the digital mode, press the key to display the setup menu. é Use the ï key to select installation and press key to display the installation menu. Setup 11:46 Installation Service lists Service setup Test reception Test signal quality Frequency Network name Signal quality Signal strength Close Use the ï key to select Test reception and press key. You obtain an indication of the actual programme frequency, the network name, the signal quality and strength. Use the key to enter the Frequency slot and use the to keys to enter the frequency of the digital channel you want to test. Use the key to move to the next character space. Your TV magazine can provide the list of digital channel numbers. Refer to the frequency table on page 34. If after keying the frequency, the reception is still poor, you can try improving, renewing, adjusting or updating the aerial. It is however advisable to contact a specialised aerial installer in order to achieve best results. ( After entering the frequency, use the key to exit Frequency slot. To return to previous menu, press the Í key. è Press the key to exit the menu. Language and location preferences This menu allows you to select your preferred language for audio, subtitle, teletext and menu and make changes to the location (country and time zone). & From the digital mode, press the key to display the setup menu. é Use the ï key to select Preferences and press key. Setup 11:46 Preferences Language Location Digital Audio Output Select your preferred language Audio Subtitle / Teletext Subtitling Mode Subtitling for hearing impaired System Close Select Language, Location or Digital Audio Output (ï) and press key. Use the Î ï keys to select a setting and press key to enter into the sub-menu. Make your adjustment and press key or Í key to exit. Language default settings Audio : to select the audio sound language. Subtitle/Teletext : to select the subtitle/teletext language. Subtitling mode : off, on or auto (subtitle only displayed in case of original audio transmission). Subtitles for hearing impaired : to activate or deactivate the specific subtitle for hearing impaired (if made available by the broadcaster). System : to select the menu language. Location settings Country : to select the country where you are located. CAUTION : if you select a wrong country, the channel numbering will not be according to the standard for your country and you may not receive all services or nothing at all. Note that the Language can be selected independently from the Country. Time zone : to select the time zone where you are located. Digital Audio Output settings To select AC3 (if the amplifier supports the Dolby Digital format) or PCM/MPEG (if it does not support Dolby Digital format). Note : If you select AC3 sound, you must have your TV connected to a Home Theatre System or amplifier. In this mode, no sound will be heard from the TV speakers only. ( To return to previous menu, press the Í key. Press the key to exit the menu. 13
14 Access restrictions This menu allows you to setup the access restrictions of the digital channels. & From the digital mode, press the key to display the setup menu. é Use the ï key to select Access restriction and press key. Press the key to enter into the Set pin code protection menu. Setup 11:46 Access restrictions Set pin code protection Maturity rating TV channels Radio stations Change pin code On Switch pin code protection on or of Close Off Use the Í keys to set to On option and press key to exit.you can then access the other adjustments : Warning : the moment you use any kind of access restriction, you need to fill in the pin code when you schedule a programme for recording. Setting up your favourite list This menu enables you to create a favourite list with your prefered TV channels and radio stations. For example, each member of your family can create his/her own favourite list. & From the digital mode, press the key to display the setup menu. Setup 11:46 Favourites Preferences Information Access restrictions Installation List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4 Make changes to your lists of favourite services Close é Press to enter into the favourites list menu. You have the choice to create 4 different favourite lists. Use the Î ï keys to select your Favourite list : List 1, List 2, List 3 or List 4 and press key. Maturity rating : select your preferred rating to lock the channel. Maturity rating will only block certain programmes if the broadcaster provides data with the programme. TV channels : select the TV channel you want to lock and press key. Radio station : select the radio station you want to lock and press key Change pin code : press keyto enter in the menu. Follow the on-screen instruction to change your access code. The default pin code is 1234. If you have forgotten your personal code, you can reset to the default pin code (1234) by enter the universal code 0711. ( To return to previous menu, press the Í key. Press the key to exit the menu. The TV is equipped with a Common Interface (CI) slot (see page 19). A CI module can enable additional services, for example Pay TV. The Access Restrictions menu will show the CI Access Restrictions when a CI module is installed. The CI module is responsible for the messages and texts on screen. In case of failure or strange behaviour, you must call your CI service provider. Use the Î ï keys to select a setting and press key to enter into the sub-menu. Name : use the Í keys to move around the name display area (16 characters) and the P(age) + keys to select the characters. When the name has been entered, press key to exit. Select TV channels : use the Î ï keys to select your favourite TV channels and confirm with key. Press Í key to exit. Select radio stations : use the Î ï keys to select your favourite radio station and confirm with key. Press Í key to exit. Add all services : press key if you want to add all the service into your favourite list. Remove all services : press key if you want to remove all the service from your favourite list. ( To return to previous menu, press the Í key. Press the key to exit the menu. Your favourite list can be selected via the options menu (see next page).
Information This menu provides information about the software version and the installation of new software. & From the digital mode, press the key to display the setup menu. é Use the ï key to select information and press key twice. Setup 11:46 Favourites Preferences Information Access restrictions Installation System software Provide information on problem reports and installing new software Close The software version is displayed. Use the key to enter the selection mode. Use the Í keys to select Yes or No mode. You can activate the menu to automatically accept any software update of your digital TV. Normally the product will detect if an update is available while it is in standby mode. Next time the television is turned on a message will appear on the screen indicating new software is available. Selecting the key activates the software download. Using the Options menu This menu gives you direct access to the: favourite list, the language selection and some other selections. & From the digital mode, press the white OPTIONS key to display the options menu. é Use the Î ï keys to select a setting and press key to enter the sub-menu. Options 11:46 Favourites Subtitle language Audio language Mode ï None List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4 Selects the active favourite list Exit The software download menu will give a description of the software together with the date and time of the download. This may update certain menus, functions or add new features, but the general way in which the TV operate will not change. Once accepted the download will take place at the designated time and date. Note : The TV must be put into standby when the download is due in order for it to take place. Off Air Downloading of new software Whenever a new software is available, it is advisable to always accept and download the software. In case new software is available, you will see a message when you switch on the TV. A message indicating the date and the duration of download is indicated in the menu. Press the key to proceed. Important : Leave your TV in standby to allow upgrade to take place. Do not power on your main switch. If a problem occurred during the download of the new software, you will be informed of the next scheduled software download. Press the key to proceed to use your TV normally. If download is successful, a congratulatory message will appear. Press the key to accept. New software and upgrade instructions may be obtained from the website : www.philips.com/ ( To return to previous menu, press the Í key. Press the key to exit the menu. Favourites : use the Î ï keys to select your favourite list and confirm with key. The none option deactivate any favourite list. To create your own favourite list, see page 14. Subtitle language : use the Î ï keys to temporarily change the language and confirm with key. Audio language : to temporarily change the audio sound language. To permanently change the audio and subtitle languages, use the Preferences menu (p. 13). Mode : you can choose to only have radio stations, TV channels or services without audio or video. Remark : for the UK only, the TV list will contain both radio stations and TV channels. Banner duration : to select the duration for which the banner is visible. Press the white OPTIONS key to exit the menu. 15
TV guide The TV guide is an Electronic Programme Guide that provides you with a quick and easy way to view a complete list of digital programmes as you would in a newspaper or TV magazine. You can navigate through the list of digital programmes and obtain detailed information on the programmes. You can also program the TV to provide a digital channel to be recorded. & From the digital mode, press the display the TV guide : A list of all the digital programmes in the currently selected favourite list is displayed. key to 1 17:24 BBC 17:24 Now/Next Today Preset/Service Now Next 1 BBC See It Saw Microsoap 2 BBC TWO Snooker Ice Skating 3 ITC Channel 3 Trisha This morning 4 Channel 4 5 ITV 2 Gmtv2 This afternoon 6 BBC CHOICE Oakie Doke Bodger & Badger Record Record list Top Close Options é Use the ï key to enter into the Preset/service list or press key to access Today list. Use the Í keys to select a programme. The TV guide features are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Use the coloured keys red, green, yellow, blue or white to activate them. Record (red key) : this feature enables you to record a digital channel even the TV is in standby mode. You will still have to programme your video recorder. If you wish to continue watching another digital channel after setting a timer, you can do so by changing channels in the normal way. If your recorder supports *pin 8 recording, switch your recorder to that mode. *Pin 8 recording refers to the technique of using the pin 8 signal on a Scart cable (normally used to indicate the presence of a signal for display on the TV) connected between an idtv/set-top box and a VCR, to switch the recorder into record mode. The pin 8 signal effectively acts as a record on/off switch, whilst additionally signalling thes aspect ratio of the video signal carried on the cable. IMPORTANT : In digital mode, if you change the channel when recording starts, a message will appear on the screen to confirm whether you want to stop recording. Select Yes if you want to stop recording. The TV will switch to the channel you have changed. If you select No, the TV will record the last channel you have selected. During recording, you are unable to access the Digital menu. If you press the key, the same message will appear when you change the channel when recording starts. Record list (green key) : this menu gives the list of recording schedules.you can check, modify, delete or add a new schedule by using the cursor or coloured keys as indicated on the screen. Top (yellow key) : to go directly to the top of the list. Close (blue key) : to exit from the TV guide. Options (white key) : with this menu, you can select your favourite list, mode or themes. Themes are areas of interest, you can for example, decide to display only : drama, news, movie,... ( Press the key if you want to display more information about the selected programme (if available). Press the key to exit the menu. 16
Recording function This feature enables you to record a digital channel while the TV is in standby mode. You will still have to programme your video recorder. If you wish to continue watching another digital channel after setting a timer, you can do so by changing channels in the normal way. IMPORTANT : The video recorder must be connected to EXT2/SVHS2. Please note that it is NOT possible to record one digital channel and watch another digital channel at the same time. You can however record a digital channel and watch an analogue channel on your TV, or vice versa. & From the digital mode, press the display the TV guide. key to é Use the ï key to enter into the Preset/service list or press key to access Today list. Press the RED key to call up the Record menu. 2 BBC 2 Name Service Enter your pin code if locked Day & Month Start time End time Audio language ï See it saw 2 BBC 2 16/02 12:15 12:30 English Store Cancel Close 11:46 Use the Î ï keys to select a setting and press to enter into the sub-menu. Make your adjustment and press key or Í key to exit. Name : the selected programme will be displayed here. Service : you can change the number of the programme you want to record. Press key to confirm. Note : it is only possible to change to a number that is in the currently selected favourite list. Enter your pin code if locked : enter your secret code only if you have activated the access restriction feature (see page 14). Press key to confirm. Day & Month : enter the date by using the or P(age) + keys. Press key to exit Start time : enter the start time. End time : enter the end time. Audio language : select your language and confirm with key. Subtitle language : make your selection and confirm with key. Subtitles for hearing impaired : select Yes or No and confirm with key. Occurrence : select Once, Daily or Weekly and confirm with key. ( Press the RED key to store your recording. The TV guide reappears. You can press the GREEN key to display the list of recordings you have set. If you have finished watching television, you must leave it in standby in order for the recording programme to be activated. IMPORTANT : never switch off the TV with the power button when a recording has been programmed, but use the key on the remote control. If not, all the recordings will be lost. è If you wish to continue watching another digital channel after setting a timer, you can do so by changing channels in the normal way. Important : In digital mode, if you change the channel when the recording starts, the TV will record the last channel. you have selected.! If you are watching another digital channel when the timer is due to start, the timer alarm will sound and present you with the option of switching channels or continuing to watch the current channel. ç You can also watch analogue channels while recording digital channels. Press the key to switch the TV to analogue mode. 17
Digital Teletext (MHEG) Available in U.K. only Digital teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a Digital teletext service, the images you see contain graphics and text which are laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster. Some digital channels, which you select like any other channel, offer dedicated teletext services. Some digital channels also offer information on the programme being broadcast (a message or an instruction may appear on the screen). & To use the digital teletext, follow the instructions on screen. é Depending on the service, you can be asked to use the Í Î ï (cursor keys), (coloured keys), (Teletext On/Off key) and sometimes the numerical keys. Note : If no coloured key links are not available in the Digital Teletext to allow you to exit teletext mode, use the key on the remote control to exit teletext mode. When you have finished watching teletext, select a different channel with P /+ keys or follow the on screen instructions to return to picture. When you switch to a digital channel with links to a telext service, software is downloaded in the background to enable the teletext function. You should wait for a while before you press the key to allow the software download to complete. If you press the key before the download is complete, there will be a short delay before the teletext screen is displayed. While navigating the digital teletext, there is a short delay while the page downloads. A prompt or message is often seen on the page to let you know the progress. Analogue teletext in Digital mode Available in all countries If you see an icon TXT on a digital channel without digital telextext services, it indicates Analogue Teletext is available in Digital mode. Press the key to access Analogue teletext. To use Analogue Teletext functions, see page 27 and 28. 18
Using the Conditional Access Module (CAM) The Conditional Access Module (CAM) menu provides access to functions contained on the CAM. The module can be inserted into the Common Interface (CI) slot located at the side of the 26 /32 TV and at the rear bottom of the 37 /42 /50 TV. Remove the sticker before inserting module. 26 / 32 TV Reverse side of module PCMCIA Remove sticker Common Interface slot Front side of module 26 / 32 TV PCMCIA IMPORTANT Always switch the TV off before inserting or removing the module. Inserting the CAM & Switch off the TV. é Some modules come with a viewing card. When using this type of module, first insert the viewing card into the module. Ensure that the arrow on the viewing card faces the arrow of the module before inserting into the module slot. Insert the module into the Common Interface (CI) slot on the TV. If you are inserting the module from the rear of the TV (26 /32 ), the arrow indicated on top side of the card should be facing you. If you are inserting the module from the front of the TV screen (26 /32 ), the reverse side of the module (without the arrow) should be facing you. For 37 /42 /50 TV, if you inserting the module from behind of the TV, the reverse side of the module (without the arrow) should be facing you. Switch on the TV. ( Press the key to switch the TV to Digital mode, move to the Access Restrictions menu, the Conditional Access Module menu is displayed as the last item in the list. Access the Conditional Access Module menu. L R HDMI 2 HDMI 1 AUDIO R IN L EXT 4 Pr Pb Y DVI (AUDIO IN) EXT 2 /SVHS2 EXT 1 37 / 42 /50 TV Remove sticker Common Interface slot ANTENNA Reverse side of module è Press OK button as indicated on the screen to access the CAM s functions. If no module is inserted, or the module is not inserted properly, the Conditional Access Module menu will not be displayed. (If you have inserted a module, check that it is fully inserted in the correct manner as mentioned in step 3 above) The functions that now appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected Conditional Access Module in your country. Refer to the instruction supplied with the module or contact the vendor. 19
Automatic tuning of analogue programmes This menu allows you to automatically search for all the analogue programmes available in your region. Before you automatically search for all the analogue programmes, ensure the TV is in analogue mode. If it is in digital mode, press the A/D (Analogue / Digital) key to enter the analogue mode. & From the analogue mode, press the key. é Using the ï key, select Install and the / OK key to enter the Install menu. Using the ï key, select Auto Store and the / OK key to start automatic searching of the channels. All the available TV programmes will be stored. This operation takes a few minutes. The display shows the progress of the search and the number of programmes found. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Install Language Country Auto Store Manual Store Sort Name Start Important : To exit or interrupt the search MENU before it is completed, press the TV key. If you interrupt search during auto store, not all channels will be stored. For all channels to be stored, you need to do a complete auto store search again. NOTE ATS (Automatic Tuning System) feature If the transmitter or cable network sends the automatic sort signal, the programmes will be numbered correctly. In this case, the installation is complete. If this is not the case, you need to use the Sort menu to number the programmes correctly. ACI (Automatic Channel Installation) feature If a cable system or a TV channel which broadcasts ACI is detected, a programme list appears. Without ACI broadcast, the channels are numbered according to your language and country selection. You can use the Sort menu to renumber them. You cannot select Language or Country in Analogue mode. If you want to select Language or Country, you have to exit Analogue mode and enter into Digital mode to do so (refer to Language and location preferences on page 13). Program Sort & Press the key. The TV Menu is displayed on the screen. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Install Language 0 Country 1 Auto Store 2 Manual Store 3 Sort 4 Name 5 é Use the ï key, select the Install menu and the / OK key to enter the Install menu. Use the ï key to select Sort and the / OK key to enter sort mode. Select the programme number you want to move using the Î ï keys and the / OK key to enter sorting mode (The arrow cursor now points to the left). ( Use the Î ï keys to select the new programme number and confirm with the Í / OK key. (The arrow points to the right and sorting is completed). Repeat steps and ( for each programme number you wish to re-number. è To return to previous menu, press the key. 8 To exit the menu, press the key. 20
Manual tuning of analogue programmes This menu is used to store the programmes one at a time. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the key. With the ï key, select Install and the / OK key to enter the Install menu. Use the ï key to select Manual Store and the / OK key to enter Manual Store menu. Use the Î ï keys to select the items in the Manual Store menu to adjust or activate. System : Use the Í keys to select Europe (automatic detection*) or France (LL standard) or UK (I standard), West Europe (BG standard), East Europe (DK standard). or * Except for France (LL standard), you must select France. 6 7 8 9 Search : Press the / OK key. The search starts. Once a programme is found, the scanning stops and its name is displayed (if available). Go to the next step. If you know the frequency of the required programme, this can be entered directly using the to keys. If no picture is found, see Troubleshooting Tips on page 31. Program No. : Enter the required number with the to or Í keys. Fine Tune : If the reception is not satisfactory, adjust using the Í keys. Store : To store the changes, press / OK key. The programme is now stored. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Manual Store System Search Program No. Fine Tune Store Europe 10 11 12 Repeat steps 6 to 9 for each programme to be stored. To return to previous menu, press the key. To exit the menu, press the key. Naming of Channel If required, you can give a name to the TV channel. 3 Use the ï key to select Name and the key to enter name mode. 1 2 Press the key. With the ï key, select Install and the / OK key to enter the Install menu. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Install Language Country Auto Store Manual Store Sort Name 8 4 5 6 Use the Î ï keys to select the programme you want to name and the / OK key to enter naming mode. Use the Î ï keys to select the characters (maximum of 5 characters) and use the Í keys to move around the name display area. Press / OK key until the name appears at the top right hand corner of the TV screen. The name is now stored. 21
Using the Contrast+ and NR (Noise Reduction) features 1 2 3 4 Press the key. With the ï key, select Features and the / key to enter the Features menu. Use the Î ï keys to select Contrast+ or NR (Noise Reduction) and the Í keys to select an On or Off option. To return to previous menu, press the key. Definition of the feature settings Contrast+ : optimise the total contrast of the picture for improved picture visibility. select On option to activate feature. NR (Noise Reduction) : improves noisy picture (little dots on picture) due to weak signal transmission. select On option to activate feature. 5 To exit the menu, press the key. Using the Sleeptimer Feature Sleep feature allows you to select a *time period in which the set will switch to standby mode automatically upon reaching the selected time period. Select Off option to deactivate feature. 1 Press the key. 2 With the ï key, select Features and the / OK key to enter the Features menu. 3 Use the Í key to select a time period. 4 5 To return to previous menu, press the key. To exit the menu, press the Timer function key. * time period 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. OR 90 or 120 minutes OR 180 or 240 minutes NOTE : During the last minute of a Sleep time setting, an on-screen countdown will be displayed. Pressing any button on the remote control will cancel the Sleep feature. 22 This menu lets you use the TV set as an alarm. & Press the key. é With the ï key, select the Features menu then Timer : Sleep: to select an automatic standby period. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Timer Sleep Time Start Time Stop Time Program No. Activate 10:56 Time: enter the current time. Note: the time is updated automatically each time the TV set is switched on via the teletext information on programme 1. If this programme does not have teletext, the update will not take place. ( Start Time: enter the start time. Stop Time: enter the standby time. è Program No.: enter the number of the programme for the wake-up alarm.! Activate: the settings include: Once for a single alarm, Daily for each day, Off to cancel. ç Press to put the TV set in standby. It will automatically come on at the time programmed. If you leave the TV set on, it will just change programmes at the time entered (and will go to standby mode at the Stop Time).
Picture and Sound Settings 1 2 3 4 5 Press the key. Use the Î ï key to select Picture or Sound. Use the Í / OK key to enter Picture or Sound menu. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Picture Brightness Colour Contrast Sharpness Colour Temp. Store Sound Equalizer Balance Delta Voliume AVL Dolby Virtual Store Use the Î ï keys to select a Picture or Sound setting and the Í key to adjust. To return to previous menu, press the key. 6 To exit the menu, press the key. 39 120 Hz 500 Hz 1500 Hz 5 KHz 10 KHz Description of the Picture settings Brightness : this changes picture brilliance. Colour : this changes the intensity of the colour. Contrast : this changes the difference between the light and dark tones. Sharpness : this increases or decreases the sharpness level to improve details in the picture. Colour Temp. : this changes the colour rendering: Cool (bluer), Normal (balanced) or Warm (redder). Store : to store the picture adjustments and settings. Description of the Sound settings Equalizer : to adjust the sound tone (from bass: 120 Hz to treble : 10 KHz). Balance : this balances the sound on the left and right speakers. Delta Volume : this is used to compensate any volume differences between the different programmes or EXT sockets. Note : Programmes 0 to 40 have individual volume setting and programmes 41 and above share common setting. AVL (Automatic Volume Leveller) : this is used to limit sudden increases in sound, especially on programme change or advertising slots. Dolby Virtual : To activate / deactivate the surround sound effect. You can also access these settings with the key. Store : this is used to store the sound settings. 23